Links to help our marine environment
If you want to help make a difference to the marine environment log onto these sites and find out how.
Environment Tasmania www.et.org.au/campaigns/marine-coasts
The ET marine and coasts page will keep you informed about environmental impacts affecting our coasts.
Southern Coastcare Association of Tasmania or SCAT www.scat.org.au/
The umbrella group for all Coast Care (www.coastcare.com.au/) organisations in southern Tasmania. Join one today to make a difference to your coastal environment.
Fishcare Tasmania www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/ALIR-4YL2PZ?open
Fishcare volunteers are enthusiastic individuals who give up their time to help members of the recreational fishing community learn good fishing practices and to provide advice about rules and regulations.
Reeflife Survey www.reeflifesurvey.com
A marine monitoring project called Reef Life Survey, which has goals in marine conservation and is a program of the People and Parks Foundation. This project collects data on fish and invertebrate species using SCUBA to conduct visual census counts as well as collecting habitat data using photo quadrats.
Kelp watch: www.kelpwatch.tas.gov.au/ Giant string kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) is disappearing. Help scientists record just how much is being lost by participating in this online study.
